Press and Testimonials

Testimonials

“Our Hot Diggity! walker is fantastic! She provides us with updates every time, and I can tell she genuinely loves our animals. We LOVE how consistent Hot Diggity! is, and the online system is great. Thanks again!”

–Nicole S., client since 2016

“Hot Diggity is a GREAT company. The entire staff is always so flexible and wonderful! we are definitely sad to be moving away from them! It was great knowing that our dog was in good hands while we were at work all day. They would frequently send us pictures and updates on what was going on, and we could feel a genuine love and interest in our Pet!”

–Emily W, client since 2014

“Hot Diggity has been a great help to me during my travels. My Sphynx (hairless) cat Prunella is a bit more high maintenance then most cats, but Prune’s sitters have embraced her like their own! I was very nervous at first leaving Prune, (Sphynx are very people oriented and don’t do well being left alone for extended periods) but daily updates & photos put me at ease. Returning home to a cheerful little cat lets me know that she is well cared for and loved while I am away! The staff are prompt in responding to emails and the Diggity-Dog website allows you to schedule and communicate with ease. If they are this good with Prune, I have no problem recommending them for all pet sitting & walking needs!”

–Beck H., client since 2014

“I absolutely love what you have done with the client portal. The communication is great: seeing photos and messages in real-time confirms the walk and makes my day to see my pets happy faces! It makes scheduling and paying so easy. Nothing gets forgotten and I know within a few days we’re paid in full. I love the automation.”

–Michelle T., client since 2010

“Amazing staff! Great communication! I would never trust anybody else.”

—Danielle S., client since 2015

“Thank you for being such amazing pet sitters and treating my animals as your own. We love you guys and will be customers forever.”

—Rosemarie C., client since 2012

“I really like seeing a picture of my dog on a walk! It’s fun to see my buddy while I’m at work, comforting to know my pet sitter was there, and reassures me correct dog had on the correct harness, etc. I’m very happy with all the walkers I’ve had”

—Sandy L., client since 2016

“I’m so happy your service exists… don’t know what we would do if we had to go back to random sitters… thanks again!”

— Anthony T., client since 2015

“We started using Hot Diggity! regularly last winter/spring for midday potty breaks for our two Chihuahuas during the week, and sometimes if we’re gone for long periods on weekend days. They were recommended by friends who use them periodically, and we’re so grateful to have found them! They have always been able to get someone over here for our pups, even a few times when we’ve had to make REALLY last minute requests and changes. We rotated through a few different walkers when we first got on board, but I think they do their best to send the same person each time. We now have a steady guy (which really helps our shy girl) and both of our dogs seem to have really bonded with him judging from the pictures he sends. I love the emails he sends us with a little note about what occurred during the visit, along with a picture or two. It give us great peace of mind knowing that someone trustworthy is coming to give our little ones their potty break and lots of loves! Makes it much easier going to work knowing they will be looked in on by Matt while we’re gone. Great company and great service!”

— Deb F., client since 2016

“My poor dog made a mess during the storm & your staff went above & beyond to clean it up & also gave me a heads up that he got sick!!!!”

— Mary T., client since 2014

“We are very happy with Whitney. She takes excellent care of our dog when we are away and ensures our house is secure the entire time. I also really appreciate the frequency and level of communication. She’s a star!”

— Caroline C., client since 2016

“I’ve been using Hot Diggity! for a year and a half now. These good folks are reliable … which is my most important criteria. Even the couple of times when I’ve screwed up and neglected to put the key in the lockbox, they have persisted in reaching me to find an alternate way in. I always recommend them to anyone who asks me about pet-sitting.

As a side note …. when I found myself in need of a regular pet visitor, I went back and forth about whether to hire a service, or an individual pet walker. I finally decided to go the route of a service, to avoid the situation where my one-and-only pet visitor was ill, or wanted to go out of town, etc. I’m glad I went this route; and I’m glad to be using Hot Diggity!”

— Kathryn E., client since 2013

“Stephanie is amazing. We’ve never met her but feel like she’s part of the family. Whenever she’s our sitter, we don’t even worry. We know she’ll care for our pets just as we would (if not better!). When we come back from a trip, our pets don’t even care that we’re home, that’s how well she takes care of them.”

—Rosemarie C., client since 2012

“The Hot Diggity! team is amazing. I mainly get to work with Belinda and she is awesome. Takes great pictures to let me know my cats are ok and gives them a ton of great care. They’re really warmed up to her too which i really love.”

— JD H., client since 2016

“Sarah and Stefani are fantastic. We’ve going on a longer vacation this Spring than we usually take, because we feel so confident that our pets are well cared while we are away.

Thanks so much for being so consistently reliable and awesome.”

—Elisa M., client since 2012

“My cat loves Starla! I think she wants me to go out of town more often.”

— Kris T., client since 2011

“I have used this service SO many times in the past year and I honestly couldn’t be happier. I was in NYC for a month for work and one of my kitties was literally on death’s door just a few days prior to my departure – we spent 2 days at Dove Lewis worried sick about her. She’s a pretty aggressive cat, which added to my worry. Brittany was SO thoughtful during my time away – she gave me constant updates and definitely put my mind at ease. All of my other trips away and the coinciding pet sitting visits have gone very, very well – I’m a loyalist to Hot Diggity! and have recommended you guys to all of my friends. thank you again!”

—Elise A., client since 2014

“I recently went out of town for 2 days and needed someone to take care of my dog Jackson. Jax is a rescue that I adopted 6 months ago and this would be the first time that I would have left him for a trip out of town. He has a cone on his head from a hotspot and I was nervous about his care and possible anxiety from being left behind.

In came Starla from Hot Diggity to squelch my concern. She met me and Jackson in our home prior to the trip, learned his routine and put me at ease. While I was out of town, she sent updates and pictures of a happy dog to further increase my confidence in his care.

I returned home to a happy, well cared for dog and a commitment to use Hot Diggity again. I highly recommend this service!”

—Lisa A., client since 2010

“I use Hot Diggity! for their dog walking. Their best feature are their people, who are concerned about the welfare for their 4-legged client and his owner. They are are fantastic at communicating and my mind is always at ease that they’ll let me know if something comes up. If you’re considering using a dog walker, I initially went with Hot Diggity! because I couldn’t find anyone else who had a back-up system in case the primary dog walker cannot make it. You can trust these folks.”

Recent Press

Thanks to our clients’ love and support, we were voted the #1 Best Dog Walkers in the 2017 Willamette Week Best of Portland contest! We’re so grateful to all of our Hot Diggity! family and we’re so happy to be able to provide you with certified award-winning service.

In 2017 Hot Diggity! was named a 2017 American Express Card Member Favorite!

Hot Diggity! has won a coveted Spot Magazine Top Dog award yet again for Best Dog Walker/Pet Sitter 2017. This follows our previous Spot Magazine Top Dog awards from 2015, 2012, 2011, and 2009.

Hot Diggity! Dog Walking + Pet Sitting has been awarded the prestigious 2011 Angie’s List Super Service Award, an honor bestowed annually on approximately 5 percent of all the businesses rated on the nation’s leading provider of consumer reviews local service companies.

Begun in Southeast Portland in 2000, this full-service, in-home pet-sitting empire now extends to Austin, Las Vegas, and Seattle. But they still need just 72 hours’ notice to reserve time for your pal.
-Portland Monthly

Doesn’t their name just sound like fun? Dependable. Personable. Friendly. Oh, and guaranteed availability for established clientele. What more could you ask for? Hot Diggity is out and about walking and caring for clients in Portland, Lake Oswego, Clackamas, West Linn, Tigard, Tualatin, Beaverton, Hillsboro, Vancouver, and beyond (waay beyond: they’ve got clients in Austin, TX!). The menu lists many services, including, to name just a few: dog walking, running, pet sitting (drop-in care up to four times per day), house-sitting, family-style pet boarding, pet taxi, and even housekeeping. Ten years and counting in business, Hot Diggity is licensed, bonded, insured, is experienced in pet first aid, and is a Portland Metro pet community staple. Learn more at hotdiggitypetsitting.com.
-Spot Magazine